Social and Behavioral Sciences – Associate in Arts Degree

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4901.00

The degree in social and behavioral sciences provides a broad introduction to the social, cultural, and intellectual world in which we live. Social and behavioral science students have a diverse interest in human problems and seek a liberal education in a broad spectrum of understandings, insights, and appreciations. Multidisciplinary in nature, this area of emphasis seeks to provide an understanding of the interrelationships and varied methodologies of its many subject areas. The goal of this area of emphasis is to develop students’ intellectual and emotional understanding, appreciation, insights, and perspective which may lead to careers in government services, commerce or industry, and teaching. Students who receive an associate degree in the Social and Behavioral Sciences typically continue their studies at a university to receive a bachelor’s degree in such disciplines as Anthropology and Archaeology, Political Science and Government, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.

For students intending to transfer, courses identified for the area of emphasis fulfill major preparation requirements as demonstrated through ASSIST.org articulation. Select courses are based on ASSIST.org data for major preparation articulation with selected transfer institutions. Consult with a Counselor for specific information regarding the intended major at the college the student is choosing. Courses used to complete a student's area of emphasis can double count for general education just as they may for any other major. Although the associate degree recognizes the completion of lower division general education requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus in the CSU or UC system, nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major or a specific community college program. Some majors and schools require a higher GPA than is necessary for the associate degree. Students should meet with a Counselor to determine the lower division major preparation coursework in addition to which general education pattern is required for transfer or for community college programs.

Requirements for the Area of Emphasis

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. All courses must be numbered 001–099. Students must complete 18 units with at least 3 units in three of the areas listed below.

Complete 18 units with at least 3 units in three of the disciplines listed below:
Anthropology
ANTH 001BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY3
or ANTH 001H HONORS BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 001LLABORATORY IN BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY1
ANTH 002CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY3
or ANTH 002H HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 003INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY3
ANTH 004ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION, MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT3
ANTH 005INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY3
ANTH 012AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURES3
Ethnic Studies
ETH 014INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES3
or SOC 014 INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
ETH 014HHONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES3
or SOC 014H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
ETH 051THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN3
or HIST 051 THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN
ETH 061AAFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 18653
or HIST 061A AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865
ETH 061BAFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 18653
or HIST 061B AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 1865
ETH 062AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY3
or PSYC 062 AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY
ETH 063SOCIOLOGY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN3
or SOC 063 AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY
ETH 071ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY3
or HIST 071 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY
ETH 073SOCIOLOGY OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN3
or SOC 073 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY
ETH 081MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY3
or HIST 081 MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
ETH 082CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY3
or PSYC 082 CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY
ETH 083CHICANO SOCIOLOGY3
or SOC 083 CHICANO SOCIOLOGY
ETH 086MEXICAN AND CHICANO CULTURE3
or ANTH 086 MEXICAN AND CHICANO CULTURE
History
HIST 001AHISTORY OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION TO 17153
HIST 001BHISTORY OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION FROM 17153
HIST 002AHISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS TO 15003
HIST 002BHISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS FROM 15003
HIST 005AHISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN TO 17143
HIST 005BHISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN FROM 17143
HIST 007AUNITED STATES HISTORY TO 18763
or HIST 007AH HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1876
HIST 007BUNITED STATES HISTORY FROM 18763
or HIST 007BH HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY FROM 1876
HIST 008HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA3
HIST 009ALATIN AMERICA: PRE-COLOMBIAN TO 18253
HIST 009BLATIN AMERICA: 1825 TO THE PRESENT3
HIST 016HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST3
HIST 018HISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC3
HIST 019HISTORY OF CHINA, JAPAN AND KOREA3
HIST 025BWOMEN IN AMERICAN SOCIETY3
HIST 027ATRADITIONAL AFRICA3
HIST 027BMODERN AFRICA3
HIST 030HISTORY OF MEXICO3
Linguistics
LING 010INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS3
or ENGL 010 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
LING 012LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION3
or ENGL 012 LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
LING 013PHONETICS3
LING 014LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY3
Geopolitical Sciences
POLS 001INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS3
POLS 002COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS3
POLS 006THE U.S. AND WORLD POLITICS3
POLS 007PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE3
POLS 022INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY3
GEOG 002CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY3
GEOG 003WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY3
Psychology
PSYC 001INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY3
or PSYC 001H HONORS INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 002INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY3
PSYC 003ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY3
PSYC 005RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY4
PSYC 021DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD3
or PSYC 021H HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD
PSYC 022DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE ADULT3
PSYC 023SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY3
PSYC 024LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY3
PSYC 025HUMAN SEXUALITY3
CHDV 010PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN3
CHDV 011INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT3
Sociology
SOC 001INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY3
or SOC 001H HONORS INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
SOC 002CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS3
SOC 015CRIME, DELINQUENCY AND SOCIETY3
SOC 016URBAN SOCIOLOGY3
SOC 024MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY3
SOC 030INTRODUCTION TO GENDER3
SOC 035LGBTQ STUDIES3

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree